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Foreign Minister quits after major reshuffle
Foreign Minister quits after major reshuffle
BANGKOK: Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara tendered his resignation from his Cabinet post yesterday (Apr 28) to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin after the Cabinet reshuffle list saw him lose his seat as deputy prime minister.
Arsenal survive Spurs fightback as Man City keep pace
Arsenal survive Spurs fightback as Man City keep pace
FOOTBALL: Manchester City kept the heat on Arsenal yesterday (Apr 28), seeing off a feisty challenge from Nottingham Forest after Mikel Arteta’s men held their nerve to beat Tottenham 3-2 and keep their grip on top spot in the Premier League.
Greece hands Olympic flame to 2024 Paris Games hosts
Greece hands Olympic flame to 2024 Paris Games hosts
OLYMPICS: Greece handed over the Olympic flame of the 2024 Games to Paris organisers last Friday (Apr 26) in a ceremony at the Athens marble stadium where the competition was revived nearly 130 years ago.
Natural Phuket: Hidden wildlife in plain sight
Natural Phuket: Hidden wildlife in plain sight
Here in Phuket we have a few large birds of prey that are fairly common even in a busy place like Patong. I do mean the avian type with wings and feathers and not the nocturnal type as seen more commonly down Bangla Rd.
Handout funding to diminish spending on other projects
Handout funding to diminish spending on other projects
BANGKOK: Once the government allocates substantial funds for its flagship digital wallet handout, spending on other projects will be reduced, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
The government’s weed quandary
The government’s weed quandary
BANGKOK: The legalisation of cannabis was recently back in the spotlight, threatening to test the coalition government’s unity.
Driving sustainability with Phuket’s Fusion Farm project
Driving sustainability with Phuket’s Fusion Farm project
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Agricultural Office has revealed its latest project that it believes can help drive ongoing sustainability efforts at farms across the island.
Louvre museum says Mona Lisa could get a room of her own
Louvre museum says Mona Lisa could get a room of her own
PARIS: The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, the world’s most famous portrait, could get a room of its own in the Louvre, the museum’s president said yesterday (Apr 27).
Hot-headed van driver threatens taxi driver with knife on busy street
Hot-headed van driver threatens taxi driver with knife on busy street
PHUKET: Police have apprehended a hot-headed van driver who pulled a knife and threatened a taxi driver in the middle of one of the island’s busiest roads yesterday (Apr 27).
Cabinet reshuffle a ‘done deal’
Cabinet reshuffle a ‘done deal’
BANGKOK: The final Cabinet reshuffle list has already been signed off by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and submitted for royal endorsement, according a Government House source.
Gearing up for the Laguna Phuket Marathon
Gearing up for the Laguna Phuket Marathon
MARATHON: This year’s Laguna Phuket Marathon is set to welcome over 10,000 runners and visitors from more than 40 countries to compete in what has become Southeast Asia’s favourite destination marathon.
Cheeky foreigner’s antics angers locals
Cheeky foreigner’s antics angers locals
PHUKET: Footage of a foreign man removing a wheel lock placed on his illegally parked motorbike by police then gesturing at a local resident to keep quiet has caused uproar on social media.
Step by Step: Why Phuket needs a shift to quality tourism
Step by Step: Why Phuket needs a shift to quality tourism
OPINION: Talk to any local expat about life on the island and within the first few sentences we guarantee a gripe about traffic or overdevelopment. Expats and locals alike love living in Phuket with its beautiful beaches, lush rainforest and cosmopolitan vibe. However, the island’s undeniable beauty has come at a cost. Unbridled mass tourism has cast a shadow over paradise, leading to environmental degradation, infrastructure strain and a dilution of the very essence that attracts tourists in the first place.
Lower power bills if PTT pays fines
Lower power bills if PTT pays fines
BANGKOK: The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is planning to lower power bills near the end of this year if national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc pays fines worth B4.7 billion that it reportedly collected from gas suppliers who did not comply with gas purchase contracts.
Phuket to host global sustainable tourism event
Phuket to host global sustainable tourism event
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected to host a globally renowned conference focused on sustainable tourism that organisers claim can contribute significantly to the island’s reputation as a leading tourism and business hub.
‘The Fall Guy’ stands up proud
‘The Fall Guy’ stands up proud
Get ready for one of the most surprising but fun joyrides of 2024. While many cinema fans out there might be a little worried about the action-comedy tag linked to the brand-new film ‘The Fall Guy’, there is absolutely nothing to be worried about here because ‘The Fall Guy’ is not just a great action-comedy, it is an excellent film all round and deserves to be one of the blockbuster successes of this year.
Man City in title groove as Arsenal face Spurs test
Man City in title groove as Arsenal face Spurs test
FOOTBALL: Manchester City are in ominous form as the champions chase a fourth successive Premier League crown.
Water preservation campaign launched in Phuket Town
Water preservation campaign launched in Phuket Town
PHUKET: A campaign has been launched by officials in Phuket Town to encourage residents to be more mindful and economical with their water usage.
Thailand’s Thomas and Uber Cup teams face tricky openers
Thailand’s Thomas and Uber Cup teams face tricky openers
BADMINTON: Thailand’s Thomas Cup team will face a tough opener against defending champions India today (Apr 27) while the women’s Uber team will kick-start their campaign against Australia tomorrow.
Russia targets Ukraine railways as Western aid due to arrive
Russia targets Ukraine railways as Western aid due to arrive
KYIV: Ukraine warned yesterday (Apr 26) that Moscow was ramping up attacks on railways in a bid to disrupt military supplies ahead of a fresh Russian offensive while Kyiv waits for new US weapon deliveries.